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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Your in-laws are completely out of line if they're judging your parents. That's rude. Providing help when you're a grandparent should not come with strings attached, like expectations that the other side will pitch in at a similar level.

I understand that you are disappointed in your parents, because you're their child and you had expectations. But ultimately your parents are free to live how they want. Similarly, you are free to tell them that they're not as present as your in-laws, and *you are also free to not help your parents when they're old and decrepit*.

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I actually agree with them. My parents are selfish and arrogant. It’s not rude to be frustrated because the other grandparents are terrible.[/quote]

PP you replied to. Then you're wrong.

Your parents are not terrible. They may well be self-centered and clueless, but they don't owe you babysitting or financial support.
 
Also don't complain about your parents to your in-laws too often. It puts them in a delicate position. If they agree with you, they're rude, and if they don't, they know you will turn around and complain about them.

You don't sound very mature. Your children are yours to manage, OP. None of my grandparents helped with my care or visit often, yet they were still affectionate grandparents. My parents did visit and help for my kids, but very briefly. My in-laws did not, and I don't hold it against them. We have always paid for everything to do with our children. Your expectations are way off.
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